SCHEDULE
10:00 AM – Prayer and Praise Pre-Rally
11:00 AM – Pennsylvania March for Life Rally
12:00 PM – Pennsylvania March for Life
Why you should attend
It is with great excitement that we are announcing the 2023 Pennsylvania March for Life, scheduled for October 16 in Harrisburg!
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to learn about the principles of effective lobbying, the specific and current issues Pennsylvania is facing, and what you can do right now to champion pro-life policies to your PA elected representatives. This rally and march are suited for all levels of experience and comfort with advocacy.
Be sure to check back soon for more details and updates.
SPEAKERS
Michael Geer
Pennsylvania Family Institute
Dawn Fitzpatrick
March for Life
David Bereit
40 Days for Life
Senator Kristen Phillips-Hill
Pennsylvania Senate, District 28
Kendra Kolb, MD
Neonatologist
Bishop Timothy C. Senior
Diocese of Harrisburg
Senator Michele Brooks
Pennsylvania Senate, District 50
Dr. Don Immel
PennDel Ministry Network
Representative Josh Kail
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 15
Pastors Jay and Tiffany Gilbert
Voices for the Unborn Pregnancy Center
Jill Hartman
Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative
Frequently asked questions
Why March on Monday, October 16, 2023
The rally (11 AM) and march (12 noon) will take place on Monday, October 16th because it is the first day when both the Pennsylvania House and Senate will be back in session in Harrisburg. After we have seen a wave of exciting pro-life legislation across the states, now is a great time to continue the momentum and show our state lawmakers support for protecting the sanctity of life in Pennsylvania.
What is the Schedule of Events
- 9:30 AM – Mass, St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- 10:00 AM – Prayer and Praise Pre-Rally, Main stage at the front steps of PA Capitol
- 11:00 AM – Rally, Front steps of the PA Capitol
- 12:00 PM – March around the PA Capitol
- 1:00 PM – Testimonials by Silent No More, Top of Capitol Steps (Auxiliary Event)
- 1:30 PM – Mass, St. Patrick’s Cathedral
We encourage you to invite your state legislators and to visit their Capitol office before or after the rally and march.
Where is the Rally
The Rally will take place at 11 AM on the front steps of the State Capitol Building. The address is 501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA. The front steps are on the corner of 3rd Street and State Street.
DOWNLOAD a copy of the route map.
What is the March Route
The March Route will encircle the Capitol Complex, covering N 3rd Street, North St, Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street. The length of the march route is approximately one mile.
DOWNLOAD a copy of the route map.
Is Registration Required
All are welcome to attend and no advanced registration is required. The Pennsylvania March for Life is a public event that is open to all pro-life Pennsylvanians. While registration is not required, you can sign up HERE for updates to be delivered to your email.
Will Signs be Provided
We encourage you to be creative and bring your own signs! It is likely that many groups will have signs available as well. You can find additional sign ideas HERE.
Where Can I Find Promotional Materials
We have provided helpful graphics links here!
Can I Find A Bus From My Area?
There are many groups from across Pennsylvania who are bringing buses to this event. See if there is a bus coming from your area by clicking here!
There are many additional buses who are not comfortable listing their information online. If you do not see a bus from your area listed, there still might be a bus coming from your area!
Please check with your local pro-life group to find out if they are bringing one. If not, consider organizing a bus to help the many others who want to come!
If you have a bus coming that you would like to be listed, please fill out this form to share that information with us.
Where Will The Bus Drop People Off
The primary bus drop-off location is on North Street next to the PA State Capitol. If you are a bus captain, you may contact Tina Brumagen for more bus information at tbrumagen@pafamily.org.
DOWNLOAD a copy of the route map.
Where Can The Bus Park
We recommend the North Parking Lot on City Island. Additional parking in/near downtown Harrisburg is available at various parking garages or streets. For more parking information, go to parkharrisburg.com. Consider taking the Amtrak train or CAT Transit bus into Harrisburg – each downtown drop-off station is within walking distance of the rally location.
DOWNLOAD a copy of the route map.
Where Can I Park the Day of the Event
We recommend the North Parking Lot on City Island. Additional parking in/near downtown Harrisburg is available at various parking garages or streets. For more parking information, go to parkharrisburg.com. Consider taking the Amtrak train or CAT Transit bus into Harrisburg – each downtown drop-off station is within walking distance of the rally location.
DOWNLOAD a copy of the route map.
Where Can I Use the Restroom During the Event
There will be portable restrooms set up near the steps of the Capitol where we will meet for the rally.
How can I get to the Rally from the Parking Lot
It is a 22-minute walk from the parking lot to the rally. We recommend having buses drop off all passengers at the Bus Drop off location on North Street next to the PA State Capitol.
Is There a Map of the Rally and March
DOWNLOAD a copy of the route map.
What Else Is Happening for the PA March for Life
Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral: 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Ultrasound Bus- Click HERE for details.
Advocate Your State Legislators
We strongly encourage you to connect with your State Senator and State Representative before or after the rally and march. Each has an office in the Capitol that you can visit. You can call their office in advance to invite them to the rally and to schedule a time to visit. You may also drop by their offices without an appointment to let them know you were here. Note – you will go through security (metal detector) to enter the PA Capitol building.
Will I See My Pennsylvania Legislator There
We strongly encourage you to connect with your State Senator and State Representative before or after the rally and march. Each has an office in the Capitol that you can visit. You can call their office in advance to invite them to the rally and to schedule a time to visit. You may also drop by their offices without an appointment to let them know you were here.
There are two public entrances to the Capitol. If the line seems terribly long, we encourage walking around to the back entrance, by the fountain, as that entrance will have a shorter line. We also encourage marchers to visit inside the capitol before the March begins as opposed to afterwards, as there will be less traffic inside the capitol during that time.
Note – you will go through security (metal detector) to enter the PA Capitol building.
Together, we CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Here are a few ways you can help out.
Promote
Promote this event on social media and in your community by using the hashtags #WhyWeMarch and #pamarchforlife.
Participate
Becoming a participating organizations by filling out this form and submitting it to this email address.
Reach Out
If you have a specific question, contact the Pennsylvania March for Life.
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NEWS & UPDATES
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